KGS
Kos Island
Greece
17,199 km
10,687 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
17,199 km
10,687 mi / 9,287 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Europe/Athens
Heading
110°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

KGS WLG
Airport Name Kos Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code KGS WLG
ICAO Code LGKO NZWN
City Kos Island Wellington
Country Greece New Zealand
Timezone Europe/Athens Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 412 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 36.790000, 27.090000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Kos Island (KGS) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kos Airport (KGS) in Kos Island, Greece to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 17,199 kilometers (10,687 miles / 9,287 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east southeast at a heading of 110°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Greece with New Zealand. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:39 in Kos Island, it's 01:39 in Wellington. With a 11-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Kos Island (KGS) follows a heading of 270° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kos Airport (KGS) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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